Last Saturday we were joined by local qualified bird ringers for a Valentine's Day bird ringing session.
Despite the damp weather around 30 birds were successfully ringed including a great spotted woodpecker, jay and wood pigeon.
Ringing birds...

We've had a few sightings of bramblings this week, also goldfinches feeding in the larches, a redpoll, reed bunting and a weasel. There were siskins around last week as well as a mistle thrush, a pair of great spotted woodpeckers, tree creeper, nuthatch...

Just sharing some beautiful snowy Dove Stone photos from regular volunteer and local naturalist Ken Gartside.
Some more of our dedicated volunteers having a well earned break from woodland work
Hare tracks
Roe deer...

Stonechat , Brambling , Jay s and Grouse seen daily from the new Celebration Wood near Ashway Gap. If you'd like more info about the wood and how to get involved please call Jacqui on 01457 819885.
Binn Green feeders full of Greenfinches, Goldfinches...

Lots of activity at the Binn Green feeders with a Nuthatch, Tree Creeper, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Goldfinches, lots of Chaffinches, Blue, Great & Coal Tits, and a lone Brambling and Siskin. This week has seen the return of Greenfinches too.
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